Harris Seeds Salvia Summer Jewel Seed
Best choice for gardeners wanting early-blooming, hummingbird-friendly container displays.
These seeds offer the fastest route to a season-long display of pink spikes, blooming weeks ahead of the competition. While you sacrifice the longevity of a perennial, you gain a tidy, high-performance annual that turns your patio containers into a reliable hummingbird magnet.
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking reliable, heat-tolerant, and early-blooming floral varieties
- Wildlife enthusiasts creating habitats for hummingbirds and local pollinators
- Landscapers needing tidy, long-lasting color for small garden spaces
Who should skip it
- Novice gardeners preferring the ease of established nursery transplants
- Busy homeowners looking for low-maintenance, hands-off garden plants
- Gardeners wanting to avoid frequent pest monitoring and chemical treatments
Performance breakdown
Bloom Velocity
Reaches maturity two weeks faster than standard competitive varieties.
Pollinator Appeal
High-impact nectar production reliably draws hummingbirds to your garden.
Growth Habit
Densely branched structure maintains a tidy, professional aesthetic without pruning.
Seasonality
Extended flowering window provides consistent color from spring through autumn.
Versatility
Compact size performs equally well in garden beds or decorative containers.
Germination Reliability
Requires specific temperature control but rewards with consistent, uniform sprouts.
Key Specs
Seed Count
250 seeds (RAW / UNTREATED)
Germination Lighting
Don't Cover Seed
Germination Days
10-14 Days
Soil Temperature for Germination
70-75°F
Grow on Temperature Day
65-70°F
Grow on Temperature Night
55-60°F
Plant Height
18-20 inches
Plant Spread
24 inches
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